Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Daisy Chaining

To control even more computers, up to 31 additional KH1508 / KH1516 KVM switches can be daisy chained from the KVM ports of the KH1508 or KH1516. As many as 512 computers can be controlled from a single console in a complete installation.

Note: Aten ACS1208 / ACS1216 switches can also be installed on a KH1508 / KH1516 daisy chain.

Tables showing the relation between the number of computers and the number of KH1508 / KH1516 units needed to control them are provided on page 59.

To set up a daisy chained installation, do the following:

1.Use a daisy chain cable set to connect the Chain Out port of the parent KH1508 / KH1516 unit to the Chain In port of the child KH1508 / KH1516 unit (First Station Out to Second Station In, Second Station Out to Third Station In, etc.).

Note: 1. You cannot use the Chain In port of the First Station, since it is the highest level parent.

2.Daisy chain cable sets require a separate purchase–see your dealer for details.

2.Use Cat. 5 cable to connect any available KVM port to a KVM Adapter Cable that is appropriate for the computer you are installing (see KVM Adapter Cables, page 4 for details).

Note: The KH1508 / KH1516 does not support distances between itself and the KVM Adapter Cable that exceed 40 m.

3.Connect the KVM Adapter Cable to the computer.

4.Use the power cord supplied with this package to connect the KH1508 / KH1516 to an AC power source.

5.Repeat steps 1–4 for any other switches you want to add to the chain.

6.Power up the installation according to the following procedure:

a)Plug in the power adapter for the First Station. Wait for the unit to ascertain its Station ID and display it on the Station ID LED. (The Station ID for the First Stage unit is 01, the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02, the ID for the Third Stage unit is 03, etc.)

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